Copper Free Legislation Explained

EPA Copper-Free Brake Initiative  Click to Learn More

In March 2010, the Washington State has approved the Senate Bill 6557, Brake Friction Material- Restrictions on Use, which was effective on June 10, 2010 with a goal to restrict the use of Copper: 
1. Absolutely no asbestos, chromium, mercury, cadmium, or lead by January 1, 2015

2. Less than 5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2021

3. Less than 0.5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2023

In September 2010, the California State adopted the Senate Bill 346, Hazardous materials: motor vehicle brake friction materials, to monitor and control the amount of Copper in brake friction materials:
1. Less than 5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2021

2. Less than 0.5 wt% of Cu by January 1, 2025